Difference between revisions of "Cascadia View"
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Cascadia View is a small, progressive nation in the BookCrossing Region. It has dense forests running on its southern and northern borders. The mighty Bennett River runs through the northern forest region, and is a source of hydroelectric power and irrigation. | Cascadia View is a small, progressive nation in the BookCrossing Region. It has dense forests running on its southern and northern borders. The mighty Bennett River runs through the northern forest region, and is a source of hydroelectric power and irrigation. | ||
| − | The two major regions of Cascadia View are Toswest and Sutplace. Toswest, in the southeast part of Cascadia View, is the most recently settled part; Sutplace to the north, was settled earlier. The original, indigenous peoples of Cascadia View mostly live in the sparsely populated, agricultural southwestern portion of the country. | + | The two major regions of Cascadia View are Toswest and Sutplace. Toswest, in the southeast part of Cascadia View, is the most recently settled part; Sutplace to the north, was settled earlier. The original, indigenous peoples of Cascadia View mostly live in the sparsely populated, agricultural southwestern portion of the country. The capital city of Crossroads lies in the center portion of the country, between the borders of Toswest and Sutplace. |
Cascadia View's investment in education for its people has produced its modern, thriving information services sector. It still also relies on a resource based economy focused on forestry products and uranium mining. | Cascadia View's investment in education for its people has produced its modern, thriving information services sector. It still also relies on a resource based economy focused on forestry products and uranium mining. | ||
| − | The people of Cascadia View are for the large part devout, but as its motto reflects, diverse in their religious outlook. All the major world religions are practiced in the country, as well as the indigenous nature-based religion. Customs from the indigeous religion permeate other religious practices: for example, Cascadian Christians know that Christ was crucified on a cross made of dogwood (and would even point to its cross-like flower as a Christian symbol); Cascadian Buddhists similarly hold that the Buddha was enlightened while meditating under the Dogwood tree. | + | Cascadia View is world-famous for its electic and spicy cuisine. Cooking and eating are woven into its festivals and into daily life. |
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| + | The people of Cascadia View are for the large part devout, but as its motto reflects, diverse in their religious outlook. All the major world religions are practiced in the country, as well as the indigenous nature-based religion. Customs from the indigeous religion permeate other religious practices: for example, Cascadian Christians know that Christ was crucified on a cross made of dogwood (and would even point to its cross-like flower as a Christian symbol); Cascadian Buddhists similarly hold that the Buddha was enlightened while meditating under the Dogwood tree; practitioners of the indigenous religion celebrate their holy days in dogwood groves. | ||
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| + | Cascadia View dominates the region in the sport of bicycle racing. Orienteering competitions also draw many fans. The Cascadian people are well-known to engage in boating, hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities. | ||
Additional notes on the Cascadian people will be added here as time permits. | Additional notes on the Cascadian people will be added here as time permits. | ||
Revision as of 00:00, 28 October 2004
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| Flag of Cascadia View | |
| Motto: Strength through Diversity | |
| No Map Available Yet | |
| Region | bookcrossing |
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| Capital | Crossroads |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Leader | Petersky |
| Population | over 12 Million |
| Currency | Cowrie |
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Cascadia View is a small, progressive nation in the BookCrossing Region. It has dense forests running on its southern and northern borders. The mighty Bennett River runs through the northern forest region, and is a source of hydroelectric power and irrigation.
The two major regions of Cascadia View are Toswest and Sutplace. Toswest, in the southeast part of Cascadia View, is the most recently settled part; Sutplace to the north, was settled earlier. The original, indigenous peoples of Cascadia View mostly live in the sparsely populated, agricultural southwestern portion of the country. The capital city of Crossroads lies in the center portion of the country, between the borders of Toswest and Sutplace.
Cascadia View's investment in education for its people has produced its modern, thriving information services sector. It still also relies on a resource based economy focused on forestry products and uranium mining.
Cascadia View is world-famous for its electic and spicy cuisine. Cooking and eating are woven into its festivals and into daily life.
The people of Cascadia View are for the large part devout, but as its motto reflects, diverse in their religious outlook. All the major world religions are practiced in the country, as well as the indigenous nature-based religion. Customs from the indigeous religion permeate other religious practices: for example, Cascadian Christians know that Christ was crucified on a cross made of dogwood (and would even point to its cross-like flower as a Christian symbol); Cascadian Buddhists similarly hold that the Buddha was enlightened while meditating under the Dogwood tree; practitioners of the indigenous religion celebrate their holy days in dogwood groves.
Cascadia View dominates the region in the sport of bicycle racing. Orienteering competitions also draw many fans. The Cascadian people are well-known to engage in boating, hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities.
Additional notes on the Cascadian people will be added here as time permits.
