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'''Northgate''', is a province in the north-central Apostolic Kingdom of [[Urcea]]. The province is partly occupied by the [[Ionian Mountains]] | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = Province of Northgate | |||
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| settlement_type = [[Government_of_Urcea#Province|Province of Urcea]] | |||
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| map_caption = Location of the Province of Northgate | |||
| image_flag = Northgate.png | |||
| image_map = Ngate.png | |||
| subdivision_type = Country | |||
| subdivision_name = [[Urcea]] | |||
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| seat_type = Cathedral City | |||
| seat = Rustellum | |||
| leader_party = [[Solidarity Party (Urcea)|S]] | |||
| leader_title = Governor | |||
| leader_name = Kelly-Eileen Lughan | |||
| population_as_of = 2014 | |||
| population_total = 29,502,695 | |||
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'''Northgate''', is a province in the north-central Apostolic Kingdom of [[Urcea]]. The province is partly occupied by the [[Pralia Mountains|Pralia]] and [[Ionian Mountains]], but much of the province is plains, cities, and [[Housing in Urcea|suburban sprawl]] like much of the rest of [[The Valley (Urcea)|the Valley]], of which it is a part. Northgate is named for the most prominent feature of the province, the Northgate, the space between the Ionians and Pralias which was a critical strategic chokepoint throughout the history of Urcea. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
After 1892, the territory of the Northgate was separated from the [[Archduchy of Urceopolis]] during the Crown Regency and created as a province. | ===Pre-Confessional War history=== | ||
===Early modern period=== | |||
===Construction of the Northern & Caroline Railway=== | |||
After the [[Administrative Reorganization Act of 1892]], the territory of the Northgate was separated from the [[Archduchy of Urceopolis]] during the [[Crown Regency]] and created as a province. | |||
===Great Wars and modern period=== | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
=== The Northgate === | |||
The Northgate is a geographical feature in the northern portion of the province for which it is named. It is the primary opening of the mountains - [[Pralia Mountains]] to the west and the [[Ionian Plateau]] to the east - into [[The Valley (Urcea)|the Valley]]. It represents the largest single opening into the region and has consistently held vital strategic and economic importance to [[Urcea]]. Unlike smaller passes to the east through the Highlands, the Northgate is wide enough to convey an army through without the risk of ambush. Accordingly, for centuries it was the primary defensive feature of Urcea and is home to many ruins dating even back to [[Great Levantia]], including ancient forts, earthworks, medieval castles, and other more recent fortifications. Loss of the Northgate in many eras represented the complete failure of a Urcean campaign or strategy of defense and was the deciding blow of the [[Second Caroline War]]. The Northgate in the modern era was also the primary avenue for commercial travel, being the site of the [[Carolina-Grand Canal]] and Urcea's first transcontinental railways and roadways. | |||
=== Cities and towns === | === Cities and towns === | ||
== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
Like much of [[The Valley (Urcea)|the Valley]], a considerable portion of Northgate's economic activity comes from the {{wp|service sector}} industry as well as {{wp|real estate}} and {{wp|construction}} given that the majority of the province's land area is subject to suburban and exurban sprawl. | |||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
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Province of Northgate | |
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 Flag | |
 Location of the Province of Northgate | |
| Country | Urcea |
| Cathedral City | Rustellum |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Kelly-Eileen Lughan (S) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 29,502,695 |
Northgate, is a province in the north-central Apostolic Kingdom of Urcea. The province is partly occupied by the Pralia and Ionian Mountains, but much of the province is plains, cities, and suburban sprawl like much of the rest of the Valley, of which it is a part. Northgate is named for the most prominent feature of the province, the Northgate, the space between the Ionians and Pralias which was a critical strategic chokepoint throughout the history of Urcea.
History
Pre-Confessional War history
Early modern period
Construction of the Northern & Caroline Railway
After the Administrative Reorganization Act of 1892, the territory of the Northgate was separated from the Archduchy of Urceopolis during the Crown Regency and created as a province.
Great Wars and modern period
Geography
The Northgate
The Northgate is a geographical feature in the northern portion of the province for which it is named. It is the primary opening of the mountains - Pralia Mountains to the west and the Ionian Plateau to the east - into the Valley. It represents the largest single opening into the region and has consistently held vital strategic and economic importance to Urcea. Unlike smaller passes to the east through the Highlands, the Northgate is wide enough to convey an army through without the risk of ambush. Accordingly, for centuries it was the primary defensive feature of Urcea and is home to many ruins dating even back to Great Levantia, including ancient forts, earthworks, medieval castles, and other more recent fortifications. Loss of the Northgate in many eras represented the complete failure of a Urcean campaign or strategy of defense and was the deciding blow of the Second Caroline War. The Northgate in the modern era was also the primary avenue for commercial travel, being the site of the Carolina-Grand Canal and Urcea's first transcontinental railways and roadways.
Cities and towns
Economy
Like much of the Valley, a considerable portion of Northgate's economic activity comes from the service sector industry as well as real estate and construction given that the majority of the province's land area is subject to suburban and exurban sprawl.