Kordusia

Kordusia is the most populous county in Dorvik.

Geography
Kordusia is the northernmost county on the Atrian peninsula of Dorvik. It is north of Largonia and Miktar, and east of the island of Mothar.

Kordusia has four major cities: Langton on the western coast, Kordaw and Haldor across the Kordusia bay from one another, and Birdon on the northern coast. The four cities are expanding rapidly and sprawling towards eachother; this phenomenon is often referred to as the Kordusia Coastal Conurbation. The interior is rocky, semi-forested and not very fertile. The climate is temperate but windy, especially in the south and interior.

History
Kordusia was settled by the Dorvin people, who came from southern Atria, in around the year 400. Due to its coastal setting, Kordusia has long been a centre of commerce and idea exchange in Dorvik. It is here that the Christian faith now prevalent in Dorvik first took root.

Demographics


Kordusia was originally settled by the Dorvin tribe from Largonia. There are tiny immigrant communities in the cities. The population is largely Protestant, but do not have high churhc-attendance rates. It was here that Christianity took hold, and, in Haldor, that the first church was established in Dorvik. Druidism and the Atrian language died out in the religious executions following the rise of Christianity.

Culture


Kordusia is often considered by those from other provinces to be very plain. The arts, literature and music are very foreign-based, and Kordusia has a strong translation sector. Langton is the home of Vorm, probably Dorvik's most famous composer. Kordusia is also the home of Ice Skating Badminton, the national sport. Maple cider is a popular treat, especially in fall. Foreign foods like chocolate tend to be consumed more here than in other provinces.

Economy


Kordusia has long been a base for heavy industry, due to its low cost of living. Vorke, the largest carmaker, and TXJ, the biggest heavy industry corporation, are both based here and have several plants on the outskirts of Birdon and Haldor. It is also the only place in Dorvik where big-box retailers have a foothold; they tend to be shunned in other parts of Dorvik.

Infrastructure
Kordusia has two major airports, in Langton and Kordaw. The other two cities have small airports which mostly provide shuttle services to Kordaw. Rail travel south from Birdon is popular among lower-class vacationers, as it is cheaper than a stay on the Largonian coast. Ferry services are used to link the cities in Kordusia, but are not as popular as roads.

Politics


Kordusia is normally considered the most libertarian county, and is often carried by the centre-right.

In the 2328 elections, the Green Coalition (VolksUnie) won the governor's mansion but not a majority in the regional Senate. They formed a coalition government with the Allied-Conservative Party of Dorvik.