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|colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| The Heart of Maanenland
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|'''Largest City'''|| Stretford Metropolitan District
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|'''Governor'''|| Lieutenant Commander Vernon Keligh
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|colspan="2"|'''Population'''
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| - '''Population''' || 468,342,218 (2nd)
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| - '''Density]]''' || 419 / km2
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|colspan="2"|'''Became Part of the Grand Duchy'''
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| - '''Date''' || 1982
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|'''Time'''|| MCT
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| - '''Highest Point''' || 2450m (Mounthatten Ridge)
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| - '''Mean Elevation''' || 300m
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| - '''Lowest Point''' || -40 m (Ronley Marshes)
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Greater Stretford is often seen as the 'heart' of Maanenland as it has the highest population density and has the nation's capital at it's centre.
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Greater Stretford is often seen as the 'heart' of [[Maanenland]] as it has the highest population density and has the nation's capital at it's centre.
  
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The majority of the province is made up of the 4 city conurbation of [[Stretford]]-[[Coltishall]]-[[Mounthatten]]-[[Caister]] which houses over 4 million people , just ahead of the 3.9 million people who live in the [[Cliffton]]-[[Carston]]-[[Canley]] conurbation.
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== History ==
  
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The majority of the provinces economy is made up of financial services , especially information technology and telecommuncations sector. The manufacutring output of the province has been in long decline and now makes up less than 5% of the provinces output. The province is seen as the main economic rival to [[Cliffton]] although a majority of people commute between the two cities for work every day. Up to 25% of the population of the eastern half of the province commute to the industrial sectors of [[Ternpool]].
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Greater Stretford came into existance in 1982 under the [[Maanenland New Regions Act]]. It was deisgned to encapsculate the commuter belt of the city of Stretford.
  
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Greater Stretford is where the majority of government officials live , especially in the affluent Mounthatten Eastern districts , close to the border.
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The first recorded settlement in the region was near [[Coltishall]] at Bromborough. Originally the region was split into distinct zones. The county was formed using pieces from Chesterford (Valley) , Dycan (Valley) , [[Mounthatten]] County , Stretfordshire , Jenningtonshire and Longleigh. The project was the first and ultimatly the flagship of the new regions created.
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== Economy ==
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The economy is centered primarilly around the service industries. Greater Stretford is the centre of all finanical activity in Maanenland centered around the finanical district of Palmyra Way in the Stretford borough of West Bridgehampton. Up to 15% of all Maanenland GNP is produced in the area surrounding the road.
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Having three of Maanenland's largest cities in it's borders has encouraged planning developers to build over the surrounding countryside as the needs of the cities expand. This has had a negative effect on Agriculture production as farmers sell their land and usually gain other employment.
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The nations capital , [[New Westminster]] , is situated within the borders of the region. Most government ministers live within '''GST''' and so the area has enjoyed beter than average investment in infrastructure and local services.
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== Politics ==
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Regional politics has been dominated by the [[Maanenland First]] party who control the majority of councils in the region. A lack of manufacturing base and relativly high employment and living standards make this hostile territory for the [[DSR | Democratic Socialist Alliance]].
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Unlike every other regional government , Greater Stretford Metropolitan and Regional Authority is run as a federation of the various counties and duchies within it's borders. GSMRA therefore is relativly weak compared to the powers of it's neighbours. It is also the only region with it's own constitution despite having no legislative powers. This system was implemented to introduce Maanenland to federalism but subsequent governments appear to have abandonded this policy leaving GST unique. There are currently no plans for reform.
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Lieutenant Commander Vernon Keleigh is one of the longest serving Regional Commanders and stood relativly unopposed in the last few general elections. He is renowned for his neutral standpoint on most issues and is seen as somewhat of a rebel , often voting against the wishes of his party. Nethertheless he remains a popular figure enjoying a staggering 89% popularity rating depsite his outspoken attacks on many aspects of society. For this reason most lieutenants are keen to seen supporting him.
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== Geography ==
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The region is situated in a valley stretching from the mountains of Mounthatten Ridge to the plains of the [[Plains County]]. It has a temperate maritime climate due to predominant winds from the southwest.
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| colspan="3" | [[Albion Island]] | [[Calder]] | [[Chatham Province]] | [[Chesterford Valley]] | [[Cliffton Duchy]] | [[Dycan Valley]] | '''Greater Stretford''' | [[Hollings Valley]]  | [[Kingsborough]] | [[Mountain Districts ]] | [[New Westminster County]] | [[Oakshire County]]| [[Portland Region]] | [[Plains County | Plainston and Stanston]] | [[Ternpool Province]] | [[Western Peaks District]]
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Politically Greater Stretford has been the traditional heartland of [[Maanenland First]] although support has begun to decline.
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:02, 26 March 2006

Greater Stretford Metropolitan and Regional Authority
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The Heart of Maanenland
Map of Maanenland with Greater Stretford highlighted
Maanenland Region
Capital Stretford
Largest City Stretford Metropolitan District
Governor Lieutenant Commander Vernon Keligh
Languages Maanenic , Dutch,English,Russian,French
Population
 - Population 468,342,218 (2nd)
 - Density]] 419 / km2
Became Part of the Grand Duchy
 - Date 1982
Time MCT
Elevation
 - Highest Point 2450m (Mounthatten Ridge)
 - Mean Elevation 300m
 - Lowest Point -40 m (Ronley Marshes)
Abbreviations
 - RMM GST
 - Landranger STRET

Greater Stretford is often seen as the 'heart' of Maanenland as it has the highest population density and has the nation's capital at it's centre.

History

Greater Stretford came into existance in 1982 under the Maanenland New Regions Act. It was deisgned to encapsculate the commuter belt of the city of Stretford.

The first recorded settlement in the region was near Coltishall at Bromborough. Originally the region was split into distinct zones. The county was formed using pieces from Chesterford (Valley) , Dycan (Valley) , Mounthatten County , Stretfordshire , Jenningtonshire and Longleigh. The project was the first and ultimatly the flagship of the new regions created.

Economy

The economy is centered primarilly around the service industries. Greater Stretford is the centre of all finanical activity in Maanenland centered around the finanical district of Palmyra Way in the Stretford borough of West Bridgehampton. Up to 15% of all Maanenland GNP is produced in the area surrounding the road.

Having three of Maanenland's largest cities in it's borders has encouraged planning developers to build over the surrounding countryside as the needs of the cities expand. This has had a negative effect on Agriculture production as farmers sell their land and usually gain other employment.

The nations capital , New Westminster , is situated within the borders of the region. Most government ministers live within GST and so the area has enjoyed beter than average investment in infrastructure and local services.

Politics

Regional politics has been dominated by the Maanenland First party who control the majority of councils in the region. A lack of manufacturing base and relativly high employment and living standards make this hostile territory for the Democratic Socialist Alliance.

Unlike every other regional government , Greater Stretford Metropolitan and Regional Authority is run as a federation of the various counties and duchies within it's borders. GSMRA therefore is relativly weak compared to the powers of it's neighbours. It is also the only region with it's own constitution despite having no legislative powers. This system was implemented to introduce Maanenland to federalism but subsequent governments appear to have abandonded this policy leaving GST unique. There are currently no plans for reform.

Lieutenant Commander Vernon Keleigh is one of the longest serving Regional Commanders and stood relativly unopposed in the last few general elections. He is renowned for his neutral standpoint on most issues and is seen as somewhat of a rebel , often voting against the wishes of his party. Nethertheless he remains a popular figure enjoying a staggering 89% popularity rating depsite his outspoken attacks on many aspects of society. For this reason most lieutenants are keen to seen supporting him.

Geography

The region is situated in a valley stretching from the mountains of Mounthatten Ridge to the plains of the Plains County. It has a temperate maritime climate due to predominant winds from the southwest.


Maanenic Regions
Albion Island | Calder | Chatham Province | Chesterford Valley | Cliffton Duchy | Dycan Valley | Greater Stretford | Hollings Valley | Kingsborough | Mountain Districts | New Westminster County | Oakshire County| Portland Region | Plainston and Stanston | Ternpool Province | Western Peaks District
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