====== Markonië ======

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^    //**Markonië**//     ^^
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| Location | x=-520 z=-4850 \\ [[http://mc.dev-urandom.eu/map/#/-524/64/-4854/-1/0/0|Map]] |
| Local Languages | Dutch\\ English\\ |
| Government | Republic |
| Stadtholder | xMarkuz |
| Establishment | 1st February 2013 |
| Population | 3 |
| Abbreviation | //M// |
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Markonië is a small insular settlement out in the ocean west of [[settlements:nieuw_walschor|Voelhaven]]. It occupies the whole of the Aartsengel-Gabriël archipelago.
It was founded as an overseas colony of [[nations:nieuw_walschor|Nieuw Walschor]], but after the collapse thereof it achieved independence. It still has close economic and cultural ties to Voelhaven.

===== History =====
=== Founding ===
P_P_A first claimed the three islands on the 25th of January by planting an anchor—the coat of arms of Voelhaven—on each of them.\\
They remained undeveloped until a week later, when Voelhaven resident xMarkuz learned of them. Seeing the man's enthusiasm, P_P_A vested him the office of governor of this colony and entrusted him with the archipelago.

=== Independence ===
When the nation of Nieuw Walschor desintegrated on the 3rd February 2013 following the disastrous [[battles:war_of_breshikan_succession|War of the Breshikan Succession]], Markonië under its governor xMarkuz became an independent settlement. Though it chose not to associate officially with the now-independent Voelhaven, it maintains friendly relations with the city and remains a vital contributor to the Voelhavener economy.
===== Economy =====
The plantations of Nieuw-Zeewolde produce ample amounts of sugar and cocoa, which Markonië trades with its old colonial master Voelhaven for other agricultural produces.
===== Geography =====
The Aartsengel-Gabriël-Eilanden consist, from largest to smallest, of Nieuw-Zeewolde to the east, Aartsengel Gabriël to the west, and Sint-Marcus to the north. The southern lowlands of Nieuw-Zeewolde are fertile ground for sugar, while the northeast of the isle sports a natural harbour.
==== Landmarks ====
The design of Nieuw-Zeewolde's shipping port, dominated by a kontor of the Voelhaven Westeilanden Compagnie, tells of its history as a colony of Nieuw Walschor.
Not far from it stands the governor's mansion, overlooking the islands over which it reigns.
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|            Nieuw-Zeewolde's harbour             |
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===== Residents =====
  * xMarkuz
  * eden_wut
  * Daniel
  * a Yev