Zuidvis



Zuidvis is the southernmost province of Doggerland. It covers most of the southern tip of the main island along with two additional islets (Byrne and Barretti). It is primarily split between English-Speaking and Dutch-Speaking communities. It has a relatively high population density with most of the land being urban. Its capital and largest city is the port city of Mistlân. Its population is 424,680. The current premier of Zuidvis is Zoë Bekker.

History
The Zuidvis region was always shrouded in mystery by its distinctive fog. Native Doggers rarely ventured to the southern tip of the island for they could not see it. The first people to establish a permanent settlement were the Dutch. Dutch merchants and explorers first landed on the islets off the coast of the mainland of Zuidvis. They then ventured onto the shores and established the town of Rotsibaai. Other Dutch settlers in what is now Zuipont founded the city of Kensingston at that time. There, Dutchmen hunted fur seals, whales, and fish off of the coast. Rotsibaai and Kensington both served as ports in which they could ship their stocks back to the Netherlands. Rotsibaai, in particular, was popular with traders of sheep stocks. After many years of Dutch habitation, the English landed in Wallingham Bay and re-developed the abandoned settlement of Mistlân. Through the next decades and beyond, the Dutch and English clashed with each other and the native Doggers. The Dutch eventually pulled ahead and officially founded the province of Zuidvis. Despite the Dutch rule, the largest city of Mistlân still remained almost fully English. This continues to spark tensions to this day.

Geography


Zuidvis enjoys a mild and wet climate year-round due to its proximity to the ocean. Zuidvis is widely known for its heavy fog. The terrain is mostly semi-mountainous with patches of low-lying areas across the coast. A majority of Zuidvis is developed land, including the islets. The small remainder of the land is a protected forest. There is a very small agricultural sector. Zuidvis is known for its beautiful regional parks.

Transit Systems
The Zuidvis capital Mistlân has its own Mistlân Transportation Authority which manages bus, metro, and limited ferry services in and around the city. The most prominent of these is the Mistlân Metro, a system of semi-subterranean light-rail. It is the third-largest metro system in Doggerland and the busiest per system area.

The city of Rotsibaai has its own transportation system as well.

Culture and Demographics
Main Article: Municipalities of Zuidvis

The population of Zuidvis is 424,680.

Demographics
Zuidvis is one of the more diverse provinces of Doggerland. It is primarily split between the Dutch in the southeast and English in the northwest. It has a comparatively high immigrant population, particularly from south and southeast Asia. In terms of religion, Zuidvis has a Calvinist majority with a reasonable Atheist minority. There are small communities of Hindus and Muslims as well. Most immigrants in the province reside in the Mistlân metro area. The population is very densely packed with apartments being the primary form of housing.

Food and Traditions
Being situated by the ocean, Zuidvis is known for its use of seafood in its cuisine. Smoked mackerel with currant sauce is the official dish of Zuidvis. Red currants are one of the few fruits grown in this province. Other dishes include king's pot, a fish and shellfish stew, brown-bread pudding, and several varieties of sheep-milk cheese made in Byrne and Barretti. Most agricultural products are imported since most of the land is developed. Coffee culture is an important part of life in the city of Mistlân.

Politics
Politics in Zuidvis are very mixed among its municipalities. Areas near Rotsibaai tend to trend toward the ULPP and JP. Mistlân tends to go toward the LWP and the ULPP. However, the Liberal Party has support across the region overall.

Government
Zuidvis is governed by the Zuidvis Parliament. The current Prime Minister of said parliament is Zoë Bekker, the Premier of Zuidvis.

Notable People

 * Robert La Follette was the former Leader of the Labor Worker's Party
 * Trashman is the Deputy Leader of the LWP and its former Press Secretary
 * Arjun The Great is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the former Minister of Health
 * TheOneAndOnlyGod is an associate justice of the Supreme Court and the former Minister of Education, former leader of the Justice Party, and former mayor of Rotsibaai.
 * Jeroen Kost was the former Prime Minister of Doggerland for the Liberal Party and was a native Mistlânder.
 * Seth Woods is the Free & Equal Party's Chief of Climate Oversight.