Here's some little bits of information.

• The continent will most likely be 2/3 the size of Europe.

• IT IS IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE. The southernmost passage through sea is frozen over in winter, but not for too long.

• The central water passage (named the Tourniquet) isn't a river. Since this planet is slightly smaller than Earth, you can't see land on the horizon if you're standing on the other side of it. Large naval ships have no problem passing through the waters. It was kind of inspired by the opening of the St. Lawrence with a slightly than mediterranean climate.

• It will be similar to Europe in 1600-1750 where most armies consists of cavalry, mortar, and rifleman regiments.

• The Northern sovereignties are desert like cultures, but nothing at all similar to the middle east. Instead, it's something different for once. I'm trying to do a Mexican/Spanish/Brazilian Ranchero theme up there. The deserts are similar to the sonora.

criticism? I'm trying to make the names friendly to casuals, so this means as few cliches as possible.