NukeVac Wiki talk:Federated States of Antarctica

= Presidential Comments =

Borders
The state boundaries are based on time zone boundaries. When the map was first drawn, some criteria had to be used. Rather than be completely arbitrary, I chose to draw them based on time zones. The northern boundary of South Antarctica is based on the northern limit of the zone in which days and nights are exactly 6 months long. The southern boundary of Alyeska (formerly North Antarctica) is based on the Antarctic Circle. For reference: http://fsaprez.sqweebs.com/actz.pdf

New Schwabenland
I don't care for the name New Schwabenland either, particularly upon reading of its origin. If you have a better name, please propose one. Out of the question is "Queen Maud Land", "Maudland", or similar derivative. The Norwegian name for this territory is "Dronnig Maud Land" and I am opposed to using the same name for Federation territory in the same region. But this is definitely something I believe should be changed. One idea I have is Schirmacher, after the oasis located near Shackleton that is the home of several research facilities. Another would be to research the name of the mountain range in which Shackleton resides and anglicize the name. I used to have that information but have since lost it. I know that it is a Norwegian name that is not easily pronounceable in English.

Alyeska (formerly North Antarctica)
I have heard your objections to the name North Antarctica and I am inclined to agree with your reasoning. I do not like the name "Graham Land" as the name for a state, particularly the state that you and I both believe will be the most important state both economically and geographically. I have issued Executive Order #7, which changes the name to Alyeska, the Aleutian word which means "the object towards which the action of the sea is directed". It is also the basis of "Alaska", which is my home state. Some may argue that there will be confusion between Alaska and Alyeska. However, if there is a Georgia (U.S. state) and a Georgia (former Soviet republic), I don't see any issue. Alyeska it shall be. And the southern boundary shall remain at the Antarctic Circle.

Palmer Land
You didn't bring this up, but the truth is I really don't care for this name either. If you can think of a better name, please propose one.


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