Difference between revisions of "Geography of Gruenberg"

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TOTAL INLAND WATER AREA: 35,310 sq km

MARITIME CLAIMS: In accordance with UN Resolution #74, 'The Law of the Sea', Gruenberg has claimed as national territorial waters all seas within 20km of its coasts, both in the Bay of Abzhan-Rejak and the Bay of Solitude. Gruenberg had previously claimed significant further maritime territory in proximity to scientific research stations, but relinquished these claims after The Battle of the Thermometers.

REGION: Malibu Islands

BORDERS: Gruenberg has a total of 10,120km of land boundary, including borders with Kinesrra and Periusistan.

COASTLINE: 1,626km

CLIMATE AND TERRAIN: Gruenberg has a varied topography, from the mountainous northern areas of Naffarron, to the flat alluvial plains of the Gelzien Nub. Its climate is generally hot, with most of Naffarron relatively arid - in stark contrast to the Gelzien Nub, which is prone to seasonal monsoons.

ELEVATION EXTREMES:

• Lowest: Coastal areas, 0m above sea level
• Highest: Hatash Myari, 9,004m above sea level

NATURAL RESOURCES:

• Arable land
• Metals and metal ores
• Coal, natural gas and petroleum
• Timber
• Salt, limestone

LAND USE:

• Arable land: 31.2%
• Permanent crops: 1.6%
• All other: 61.2%

IRRIGATED LAND: 218,600km²

NATURAL HAZARDS:

• Seismic: Frequent but rarely severe earthquakes; no active volcanoes.
• Flooding: Seasonal - severe flooding every rain season.
• Drought: Rare.
• Winds: Seasonal - severe cyclone risk.

ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS: At present, Gruenberg has not signed or entered into any international agreements addressing environmental concerns. It is however subject to UN legislation, including Resolutions #11, #13, #15, #18, #23, #34, #35, #37, #39, #48, #52, #58, #66, #70, #71, #72, #74, #85, #106, #116, #119 and #122.

NAFFARRON

GELZIEN NUB