Mistlân

Mistlân is the capital and largest city of the Zuidvis province. It is one of the larger cities 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.

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

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.

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.

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
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.

Transportation


Mistlân has a dedicated bus service and metro system.

Notable People

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