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146AD - In 146AD King Eades divides the kingdom of Greater Holdinia between Lord Knights that remained loyal to him during the war. Sir Francois Di Cherbourg is made Lord Knight of Cherbourg.
 
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== Demographics ==
 
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Lyonais Province
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National flag Provincial Coat of Arms
Motto Mens regnum bona possidet .
Lord Protector of Lyonais Lady Serena Mont-Argyle
Nation Kingdom of St Samuel
Provincial Capital Véoncy
Population
 - Total (2007)

55,821,000
Counties 21

Cherbourg is a province on the south coast of St Samuel. The province borders Montbard Province, Baignard Province, De Biville Province and De Vere Province. The provincial capital is Véoncy. The current Lord Protector is Lady Serena Mont-Argyle. It's five largest citie's are Véoncy, Lemuria, Anitobia, Salamasia and San Eugenia.

Cherbourg is known for it's glitz and glamour, with exclusive resorts lining the golden sanded coast line, along with the city of Véoncy, which is renowned for it's luxury.


History

146AD - In 146AD King Eades divides the kingdom of Greater Holdinia between Lord Knights that remained loyal to him during the war. Sir Francois Di Cherbourg is made Lord Knight of Cherbourg.

1748AD -

Demographics

Population

Population: 55,821,000

Ethnicity

Latin - 63%, Arab - 17%, Black - 16%, other - 4%

Religion

Catholics - 64%, Muslim - 16%, Protestants - 15%, Orthodox Christian - 5%

Physical geography & Climate

Counties

Major towns

Provincial Capital: Véoncy

Population: 7,489,000

A beautiful coastal city which is the provincial capital of the Cherbourg province within the Kingdom of St Samuel. Véoncy (Pronounced Vee-on-say) has become renowned as a city of class, with people walking the streets in all the latest designer gear and driving expensive cars.

Other cities:

  • Lemuria
  • Anitobia
  • Salamasia
  • Danto
  • Laceria
  • Maraballas
  • Terena
  • Agalagui
  • Agarago
  • Plegosa
  • Moreoria
  • Mera
  • Ijontello
  • Dordore
  • Bancino
  • Rentono
  • Coluccors
  • Bindorell
  • Navaldin
  • Viglo
  • Antenenti

Economy

Education

Places of interest

Province Emergency Services

Transport

Airports

Rail

Sport

As with all provinces in St Samuel the most popular sport is football. Vollyball, motor racing, lacrosse, polo, horse racing and other equestrian sports all command big following in the region.

The biggest football club in Cherbourg is Véoncy Bay Football Club, who recently won promotion to the King's Division. Also of note is the multi-billionaire, Sir Jack Thornton, from Bazalonia, who bought Véoncy Bay Football Club at the end of the 2007 season. Thornton has promised big thing's at the club, including the construction of a new 60,000 all-seater state of the art stadium and a huge transfer budget for manager Lorenzo Milliano.

Culture