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.

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.

Culture and Demographics
Main Article: Municipalities of Zuidvis

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, often having a slim majority.

Notable People

 * Robert La Follette is the Leader of the Labor Worker's Party and lived in Mistlân as an adult.
 * Trashman is the Press secretary for the LWP and is also from Mistlân.
 * Arjun The Great is the LWP MP and the Minister of Health is a native Mistlânder.
 * God is the Minister of Education and leader of the Justice Party, and they are from Mistlân and was the former mayor of Rotsibaai.