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Gruenberg claims 20 kilometre zones in the bays of Abzhan-Rejak and Solitude, in accordance with the provisions of [[UN]] [[Resolution]] [http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=UN_past_resolutions/start=73 #74], [[The Law of the Sea]]. Attempts were made to extend these claims substantially in the light of legal aide to the [[Gruenberger Office of UN Affairs]] [[Lori Jiffjeff]]'s controversial interpretation of the resolution; however, these were challenged by various nations, and after a [[The Battle of the Thermometers|humiliating military defeat]], Gruenberg renounced its extended claims. | Gruenberg claims 20 kilometre zones in the bays of Abzhan-Rejak and Solitude, in accordance with the provisions of [[UN]] [[Resolution]] [http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=UN_past_resolutions/start=73 #74], [[The Law of the Sea]]. Attempts were made to extend these claims substantially in the light of legal aide to the [[Gruenberger Office of UN Affairs]] [[Lori Jiffjeff]]'s controversial interpretation of the resolution; however, these were challenged by various nations, and after a [[The Battle of the Thermometers|humiliating military defeat]], Gruenberg renounced its extended claims. | ||
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== Natural resources == | == Natural resources == |
Revision as of 20:37, 22 February 2006
Gruenberg is divided between the two provinces of Naffarron and the Gelzien Nub. Naffarron is mostly arid, with the river Aszumba separating the rocky, mountainous west from the flat plains of the east.
Area and boundaries
Gruenberg occupies a central position in the geography of eastern Malibu Islands, sharing borders with Periusistan, Gurglestan, Kinessra and New Greater Tibet, and possessing coastlines on the bays of Abzhan-Rejak and Solitude.
Area
Land area: 992,514 square kilometres
Inland water area: 35,310 square kilometres
Total area: 1,027,824 square kilometres
Boundaries
Total borders: 10,120 kilometres
Coastline: 1,626 kilometres
Maritime claims
Gruenberg claims 20 kilometre zones in the bays of Abzhan-Rejak and Solitude, in accordance with the provisions of UN Resolution #74, The Law of the Sea. Attempts were made to extend these claims substantially in the light of legal aide to the Gruenberger Office of UN Affairs Lori Jiffjeff's controversial interpretation of the resolution; however, these were challenged by various nations, and after a humiliating military defeat, Gruenberg renounced its extended claims.
Natural resources
- Arable land
- Metals and metal ores
- Coal, natural gas and petroleum
- Timber
- Salt, limestone
AREA (sq km) | POPULATION (est.) | DENSITY (est.) | |
---|---|---|---|
Mazawakana | 340,692 | 81,000,000 | 237.7 |
Periprylion | 211,409 | 66,000,000 | 312.2 |
Karundulastan | 206,453 | 19,200,000 | 93.0 |
Stammerslab | 120,943 | 54,800,000 | 453.1 |
Naffarron Province | 880,254 | 221,000,000 | 251.1 |
West Gelzia | 73,942 | 22,500,000 | 304.3 |
East Gelzia | 73,628 | 14,500,000 | 196.9 |
Gelzien Nub | 147,570 | 37,000,000 | 250.7 |
TOTAL | 1,027,824 | 258,000,000 | 251.0 |
ELEVATION EXTREMES:
- Lowest: Coastal areas, 0m above sea level
- Highest: Hatash Myari, 9,004m above sea level
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.