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| − | Algar is in western Domonia, it borders the nation of Antrium. Eastwards it borders the province of Powysia. To the south west, its border with Hiel follows the line of peaks of the Hiel Mountain range, which runs northwesterly, until it reaches the Antrium border. South of | + | Algar is in western Domonia, it borders the nation of Antrium along the River Isca. Eastwards it borders the province of Powysia. To the south west, its border with Hiel follows the line of peaks of the Hiel Mountain range, which runs northwesterly, until it reaches the Antrium border. South of Algar are the provinces of Inlad and Sendar. |
With the exception of the southern section, the province is well watered. Algar contains a few rivers and lakes ideal for swimming, water skiing, fishing and a full range of other water sports. | With the exception of the southern section, the province is well watered. Algar contains a few rivers and lakes ideal for swimming, water skiing, fishing and a full range of other water sports. | ||
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Northern Algar has fewer frost-free days than southern Algar, which is almost desert-like in its summer heat and lack of rain. Western Algar is protected by the mountains, and enjoys the warmth brought by winter chinook winds, while eastern Algar is flat, dry prairie, where temperatures can range from very cold (−35°C (−31°F) in the winter) to very hot (+35°C (+95°F) in the summer). Central and southern Algar are the most likely places in Domnonia to experience tornadoes because of the summer heat, and violent summer thunderstorms are common in the eastern half of the province. | Northern Algar has fewer frost-free days than southern Algar, which is almost desert-like in its summer heat and lack of rain. Western Algar is protected by the mountains, and enjoys the warmth brought by winter chinook winds, while eastern Algar is flat, dry prairie, where temperatures can range from very cold (−35°C (−31°F) in the winter) to very hot (+35°C (+95°F) in the summer). Central and southern Algar are the most likely places in Domnonia to experience tornadoes because of the summer heat, and violent summer thunderstorms are common in the eastern half of the province. | ||
| − | Algar's capital city, Algar, is located almost exactly in the centre of the province, and most of Algars's oil is refined here. Southern Algar, where | + | Algar's capital city, Algar, is located almost exactly in the centre of the province, and most of Algars's oil is refined here. Southern Algar, where Dunum is located, is known for its ranching, and cattle run free through the whole winter. Much of the unforested part of Algar is given over either to grain or to dairy farming, with ranching predominantly a southern Algar industry. |
| − | In southeastern Algar, where the | + | In southeastern Algar, where the Powysia River seperates the province from its neighbour and traverses flat prairie and farmland, are the Domini badlands with deep gorges and striking landforms. Fossil National Park, near Venta, Algar, showcases the badlands terrain, desert flora, and remnants from Algar's past when dinosaurs roamed the then lush landscape. |
Overall, Algar has cool winters, with a daytime average of about −10°C (14°F) in the south to −24°C (−12°F) in the north. In the summer the temperature averages about 13°C (55°F) in the Hiel Mountains and 18°C (64°F) in the dry prairie to the south-east. | Overall, Algar has cool winters, with a daytime average of about −10°C (14°F) in the south to −24°C (−12°F) in the north. In the summer the temperature averages about 13°C (55°F) in the Hiel Mountains and 18°C (64°F) in the dry prairie to the south-east. | ||
Revision as of 23:17, 8 February 2006
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Geography
Algar is in western Domonia, it borders the nation of Antrium along the River Isca. Eastwards it borders the province of Powysia. To the south west, its border with Hiel follows the line of peaks of the Hiel Mountain range, which runs northwesterly, until it reaches the Antrium border. South of Algar are the provinces of Inlad and Sendar.
With the exception of the southern section, the province is well watered. Algar contains a few rivers and lakes ideal for swimming, water skiing, fishing and a full range of other water sports.
As Algar extends many kilometres from north to south, and east-west, it is natural that the climate should vary considerably. It is also further influenced by the different altitudes above sea level of the different parts of the province.
Northern Algar has fewer frost-free days than southern Algar, which is almost desert-like in its summer heat and lack of rain. Western Algar is protected by the mountains, and enjoys the warmth brought by winter chinook winds, while eastern Algar is flat, dry prairie, where temperatures can range from very cold (−35°C (−31°F) in the winter) to very hot (+35°C (+95°F) in the summer). Central and southern Algar are the most likely places in Domnonia to experience tornadoes because of the summer heat, and violent summer thunderstorms are common in the eastern half of the province.
Algar's capital city, Algar, is located almost exactly in the centre of the province, and most of Algars's oil is refined here. Southern Algar, where Dunum is located, is known for its ranching, and cattle run free through the whole winter. Much of the unforested part of Algar is given over either to grain or to dairy farming, with ranching predominantly a southern Algar industry.
In southeastern Algar, where the Powysia River seperates the province from its neighbour and traverses flat prairie and farmland, are the Domini badlands with deep gorges and striking landforms. Fossil National Park, near Venta, Algar, showcases the badlands terrain, desert flora, and remnants from Algar's past when dinosaurs roamed the then lush landscape.
Overall, Algar has cool winters, with a daytime average of about −10°C (14°F) in the south to −24°C (−12°F) in the north. In the summer the temperature averages about 13°C (55°F) in the Hiel Mountains and 18°C (64°F) in the dry prairie to the south-east.
Algar is fortunate to have an extensive northern maritime coast.
