| Noumonde
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| Governance
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| Governor-General
| Pierre-Marc Joanis
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| Head of Government
| Jean-Luc Mac Dhomhnuill
(Parti progressiste-conservateur)
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| Capital City
| Rennes
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| Demographics
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| Language
| French
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| Largest city:
| Rennes
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| Area
| 339,600 km²
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| Population
| 10,083,905
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| Density
| 29.69 persons/km
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The colony of Noumonde, located on the western coast of Squibble, was claimed by the Rildanorian government in the early 2560s and was officially formed in 2569[1] by an act of the Sénat. The formation of the colony came after negotiations[2] with Alduria and Beiteynu, two countries with large claims to the entire continent. Rildanor simply sought a small piece of land on the western coast on the idea that it will be easier to maintain, defend, and legitimize the colony, as opposed to a large swath of land that is sparsely populated and developed.
The name Noumonde was taken from nouveau monde, meaning "new world". Its capital is the city of Rennes, located on the coast of the colony where it has a large, formidable port, fully equipped and capable of handling vast shipments from Rildanor. It also serves as a resupplying port for international shipping, as well as an entry point for most trade that enters Squibble.
[edit] Government and Defence
Noumonde is governed by a colonial government tasked with the development of infrastructure, settlements, and the economy. The Sénat of Rildanor, however, retains complete authority over the colony, primarily with issues of defence and foreign affairs, as well as development. The colony's capital is Rennes, located on the coast where a large and defendable port was constructed.
The Rildanorian Royal Army is tasked with the defence of the colony, including the maintenance of internal order. The military also have the powers of the police during the development period, or until such a time arises when a colonial police force can be set up. Two divisions, numbering at a total of 35 000 soldiers, were sent to Noumonde to protect the interior and all new construction projects, while a flotilla performed basic patrols of the coast and the defence of Rennes.
[edit] People and Settlement
A government-issued Noumonde Action and Strategy plan developed in 2568 committed Rildanor to a 10-year plan to populate Noumonde with 1 million Rildanorians. 1 billion crowns were set aside as an incentive for those who chose to settle in the colony, but many seeking a new beginning or a simple adventure were eager to take on the life of a settler. The native peoples of Noumonde, which number roughly at 34,000 were allowed to keep their traditions and settlements, but were nonetheless encouraged to integrate to the Rildanorian culture and, as a result of that policy, were forced to follow Rildanorian law.
In 2579, a new Action and Strategy plan was implemented to triple the colony's population to 3 million. Immigration to the colony focused on four major settlements: Rennes, Nordeaux, Lille, and Charlesbourg. Rennes, as the colonial capital, received the main focus of development and should, after the development period, have the capacity for at least 1,000,000 people. Nordeau, Lille, and Charlesbourg shall be located deeper into Noumonde in order to solidify control over the area and should have the capacity to support 300,000 people each. Minor settlements were established in other, more remote areas, especially in areas of economic interest (mines, farmland, oil fields, etc). More than 55 billion crowns[3] were allocated for the development of these settlements and its infrastructure. A partnership with the private sector covered other start-up costs, as well as to stimulate commerce and growth.
At present, Noumonde maintains a population of over 10 million people, 3% of which are descendants of local Aboriginals.
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