Mistlân

Mistlân is the capital and largest city of the Zuidvis province. It is the second-largest city in Doggerland with an urban population of 206,000. Its total metropolitan area contains 356,000. It shares a part of its suburbs with the city of Rotsibaai. Mistlân is one of the most densely populated places in the country. Its most recent mayor was Arjun The Great, but he resigned to pursue a career in national politics during the January 2021 Legislative Elections. It has the third-largest port in the country after Nandels Port and Hoovsted.

History
Mistlân was first settled by the Dutch who had already formed a presence in the neighboring areas of what is now the Zuidvis province. The Dutch later abandoned their small settlement to pursue development in other nearby areas such as their town of Rotsibaai. Shortly after this, the English landed in Wallingham Bay on which Mistlân currently is. They found the remains of the old Dutch village and decided to keep the name, which meant Foggy Land. The English settlers started to build up their city with a large port and town marketplace. They eventually clashed with the nearby Dutch and native Doggers over the land. The city sprawled out and took over a good majority of modern Zuidvis. Eventually, the sprawled cities declared themselves independent from Mistlân and formed individual communities. Although, these communities are still considered part of the greater Mistlân area.

Crime
Mistlân became the subject of national news when during the period designated as The Long Penance, NPD members incited violence in the city due to the high Dutch and Calvinist population. With its strong connection to then prime minister Jeroen Kost, Mistlân was repeatedly targeted.

The Doggerland Mob was founded and has been very active in and around Mistlân since the 1930s. They have assassinated or attacked many local politicians.

In 2020, it was reported that the Zuidvis province, particularly in Mistlân, experienced a significant rise in its crime rate. This effectively made it one of the most dangerous places to be in the country.

On March 24, 2021, several bombs were detonated at the docks in Mistlân. 50 people were killed, including many dockworkers, and over 150 were reported as injured.

Geography
Mistlân is situated on a grassy, low-lying area of the Zuidvis coast surrounded by oceanside cliffs. A small pocket of forested land occupies the northern edge of the city. Much like the rest of the province, Mistlân and its Wallingham Bay enjoy a wet climate with heavy fog. This fog led to the city's name. Snow is a rarity in the city.

Airports
Mistlân and most of Zuidvis as a whole are served by Mistlân International Airport. It is the second-largest airport in Doggerland.

Public Transportation
Main Article: Mistlân Transportation Authority

Mistlân has a dedicated bus service and metro system. The metro system consists of light rail trams that travel on the streets in the suburbs but go underground in the more densely populated areas. The metro system is composed of 5 lines reaching from Downtown, all the way out to the suburbs and airport.

Navigation
Main Article: Navigation Neighborhood

Navigation is a neighborhood in Mistlân located near the center of the city on a small peninsula. It is comprised of Navigation Heights, Navigation Village, and Pinewood. It is also home to the University of the City of Mistlân. It was named after a navigational lighthouse that once stood there. Navigation is known for its artsy and diverse culture, full of unique shops and co-operatives. It is often mocked for its ludicrous real estate prices and the startling number of hipsters.

Whitehall
Whitehall is a neighborhood in Mistlân located near the south of the city, directly across from Riverbank. It is comprised of general Whitehall and Tremont, which is sometimes considered to be an area of its own. Its name is disputed since some believe it traces to English settler Carlinston Whitehall whilst others believe its name derives from a white marble church that once stood in the neighborhood. It is known for being incredibly diverse with a mixed Dutch and English population with a sizable minority of foreign immigrants, most from Southeastern Asia. It is regarded as having some of the best restaurants in Mistlân.

Williston
Williston is a neighborhood in Mistlân located near the east of the city, a good bit away from the river. It is comprised of North Williston, Williston Center, Williston Field, and Roscommon. Its name derives from Mistlân 19th century Mistlân Lord-Governor Stefan Williston. It is somewhat infamously known for its high poverty and crime rate. Whilst crime in the whole of Mistlân is high, poverty is rather low. In Williston however, most residents are around or below the poverty line and some are struggling to stay alive. Williston has a high Native Dogger population compared to the rest of the city.

Riverbank
Riverbank is a neighborhood in Mistlân located in the near-exact center of the city, on the north bank of the river. It is comprised of Royalston, Chandler, Knightsbridge, and the Grand District. Its name derives from its proximity to the river. Riverbank is known for being in downtown Mistlân and has several large buildings and company headquarters. The eastern half is comprised of historical buildings dating back more than a hundred years. Mistlân city hall is located right off Riverbank Park. Riverbank is home to many tourist attractions including the famous Naval History Museum and the Mistlân City Reptilium.

Demographics
Mistlân is more English-Speaking than the rest of Zuidvis due to its history. The majority of its residents are of English descent with sizable Dutch and native Dogger minorities. The city has a high immigrant population, particularly from Asia. About half of Mistlân identifies as Calvinist with about 25% being Atheist or Agnostic. There are communities of Hindus, Muslims, Jews, and Catholics as well.

Culture
Mistlân has become well-known for its "hipster" culture. The city has an abundance of coffee shops, boutique stores, and startup companies. Mistlân residents have a stereotype of trying too hard to be 'different' from everyone else. Because of its many parks and the Naval History Museum, the city is a somewhat popular tourist destination. Mistlân has the highest percentage of residents under 35 of any major city in Doggerland. The city is home to two Red Lobster locations and a Panera Bread.

Education
Mistlân is home to the University of the City of Mistlân or UCM. It is one of the top universities in Doggerland, specializing in arts and sciences. It is also one of the few Dogger universities not to be named after a monarch. The city also has a number of primary and secondary schools. Whitehall Secondary School is one of the high schools.

Politics
Being a very urban area, Mistlân has trended left. The city enjoys high support for the ULPP, LWP, and Communist Party. The city does have a decent amount of right-wingers as well, particularly with the Libertarian Party. It should be noted that the Liberal Party has a good influence in Zuidvis as a whole. Mistlân also has been home to many notable politicians. During the 1960s and 1970s Mistlân was the center of many protests.

Mayors of Mistlân
Main Article: Mayor of Mistlân

The Mistlân Mayorship has frequently switched between political parties. The LWP and ULPP regularly took control of the position with the Liberal Party also being prominent.

Notable People

 * Jeroen Kost, Former Liberal Party leader, and former Prime Minister of Doggerland
 * Trashman, Labor Worker's Party former Press Secretary, Deputy Leader, former MNA, Senator from District 9 and Senate Majority Whip
 * Arjun The Great, former Mayor of Mistlân, former Minister of Health, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
 * Robert La Follette, Former Deputy Prime Minister, former Labor Worker's Party leader, former MNA, Senator from District 5 and Senate Majority Leader
 * TheOneAndOnlyGod, Former Minister of Education, former Justice Party leader, and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court