There are 9 territories inside of New Laikland. Each one has a unique name, generally named after their topography, industry, or culture. The Capital city of New Laikland is Fligheim, located inside the Fligheim District, which is considered a self-governing province by itself. All provinces are self-governing, with their own governments elected by the people in bi-yearly elections. There is free travel and trade across province borders, under the Laiklandic constitution.
There are five islands located in the North Laikland Sea, which are not considered provinces, however they are governed by a federal administration, and have full legal powers of citizenship and voting.
Fjallheim
"Mountain Home"
Fjallheim is the northernmost mainland province. It is the fifth most populous province in the nation. It's landscape is dominated by mountains, with arctic tundra on the northernmost shores. The Fjallheim sea is located in the east of the province, and it is the largest body of water inside of New Laikland. The surrounding area is a popular tourist destination, and as such has the most developed infrastructure and hospitality of the 3 northernmost provinces. Most of it's economy is service based, due to the lack of industry and arable land. However, it is the largest producer of oil and other petroleum based products in the nation. The Fjallheim sea is also the largest single source of fresh water in the nation, making Fjallheim the main exporter of fresh water to the capital city of Fligheim.
The Laiklandic Armed Forces maintains multiple military bases in Fjallheim, mostly Air Force bases, with only one naval base, and a few scattered Ground Forces camps. It is the home of a largest array of radar tracking facilities, and the largest number of telescopes for extraterrestrial research.
The Laiklandic Armed Forces maintains multiple military bases in Fjallheim, mostly Air Force bases, with only one naval base, and a few scattered Ground Forces camps. It is the home of a largest array of radar tracking facilities, and the largest number of telescopes for extraterrestrial research.
Hattland
"High Land"
Hattland is the province in the northeast of the nation. Much like Fjallheim, it's economy is dominated by the service industry and petroleum drilling. It is also dominated by mountains, with arctic tundra on the northernmost shores. Hattland is the nation's eigth most populous province, as well as the largest producer of nuclear energy in the nation. Much like Fjallheim, Hattland is home to a number of Air Force bases, radar assemblies, and a few scattered Ground Forces camps, as well as the Armed Forces' Mountain Combat Training Facility (MCTF.) It's low population allows for a great deal of military training, research, and testing.
Alfrheim
"Home of Elves"
Alfrheim is the second most populous province in the nation, located southwest of Fligheim, in the center of the island of New Laikland. The province contains mountains in the north, but the majority of the province is forested. It's abundant rivers, streams, the Alfr Lake, and it's close proximity to both the capital province, Maturland in the south, and being in the center of the island make it a major industrial and commerce center of the nation, as well as the transit center, with most major railroads and highways running through it.
There are scattered farms in the south of the province, but due to the forestation, Alfrheim is not a major farming province. However, the economy is dominated by both services and industry, due to its massive population and infrastructure. It is also the scientific and technological research center of the nation, also boasting the largest number of nationally accredited universities, and highest education standards of all the nation.
There are scattered farms in the south of the province, but due to the forestation, Alfrheim is not a major farming province. However, the economy is dominated by both services and industry, due to its massive population and infrastructure. It is also the scientific and technological research center of the nation, also boasting the largest number of nationally accredited universities, and highest education standards of all the nation.
Ost Alfrheim
"East Elf Home"
Ost Alfrheim is the easternmost province of the nation, as well as the sixth most populated. It is the most mountainous of the central regions, which prohibits it from becoming a major agricultural or industrial producer. The province's economy is based mainly in the service industry, with tourism being the largest income. The Great Alfr Lake is also located in the province, which is another major source of fresh water for the district of Fligheim, as well as Itnaturheim in the south. Ost Alfrheim's abundance of fjords and rivers, and proximity to Fligheim in the west and Itnaturheim to the south makes it a major sea transit center, with the eastern coastline dominated by ports and railroads.
Itnaturheim
"Home of Industry"
Itnaturheim is located south of Ost Alfrheim, and has the Military Operational Area to the east. It is the fourth most populous province, and it is the industrial center of the nation. Its location makes it a prime location for corporations to operate, with the agricultural mega producer of Maturland to the west, the sea export giant of Ost Alfrheim in the north, the educational and technological giant of Alfrheim in the northwest, and the Military Operational Area to the east. It is one of the three provinces without any mountain ranges located in it, and is only one of two provinces with a majority of arable grasslands making up it's geography. As such, it is the second largest producer of agricultural goods and food, next to Maturland.
Industry absolutely dominates the province's economy, with agriculture being the second largest output. The Armed Forces operates numerous bases in the province from all branches, and what little coastline there is, is dominated by highly industrialized port cities, and the entire countryside is ruled by railroads and farms.
Industry absolutely dominates the province's economy, with agriculture being the second largest output. The Armed Forces operates numerous bases in the province from all branches, and what little coastline there is, is dominated by highly industrialized port cities, and the entire countryside is ruled by railroads and farms.
Fjordrland
"Land of Fjords"
Fjordrland is the largest province by land, and the sixth most populous province. The landscape is absolutely dominated by fjords, rivers, and the entire southern half of the province is full of arable farmland, with more farmable area than any other province. The province is home to more Ground Forces and Air Force bases than any other province, and is home to 5 of the military's training centers, including many land navigation courses, survival courses, and the tank and vehicular training courses. The fjords in the west bring in large numbers of tourists from all over the nation, and the world, with more than any other province in the nation. The economy is dominated by the service industry, with agriculture at a close second.
The province has more naval bases and commercial ports than any other province in the nation, as well as the most religious and cultural populace. The province is also the nation's largest producer of hydroelectricity, accounting for nearly 40% of the nation's energy needs.
The province has more naval bases and commercial ports than any other province in the nation, as well as the most religious and cultural populace. The province is also the nation's largest producer of hydroelectricity, accounting for nearly 40% of the nation's energy needs.
Maturland
"Land of Food"
Maturland is considered one of the most essential provinces in New Laikland. Its agricultural output dwarfs all other regions, even though it has less overall farmland than Fjordrland. It is the third most populous region in the nation, behind Fligheim, and Alfrheim. Although the economy is mainly agricultural by total output, the province has the third high industrial output and second largest number of accredited universities and colleges in the nation. It is the fourth largest province by GDP.
Northwest Territory
The northwest territory is the least populous province, as well as having the smallest, most undeveloped economy. The economic output is dominated by the oil industry, but there isn't much else. It is the only province to not contain a top 10 major city, nor a city with a population above 200,000. The military also possesses a large number of mountain training facilities, as well as air bases and camps in the region. The province is home to the Laiklandic Nuclear Research Facility, as well as multiple nuclear reactors.
Fligheim District
Fligheim is the most populous province in the nation, as well as the capital district. The entire province is highly urbanized, with very little surrounding rural areas. It is home to the capital and largest city of Fligheim, with a population of over 75,000,000 residents by itself. Fligheim is the absolute dominant center of political and sheer economic power in the nation, being home to the King, and the stock markets. Camp Lablek is also located in the district, which is the Naval Infantry's training camp, as well as the largest single military base in the nation.
Islands
Storeyja
"Big Island"
Breitureyja
"Wide Island"