Verland

Verland is a Lovian hamlet on the northernmost tip of East Sylvania, in the state of Sylvania. It was founded by Dutch colonists. It is a popular touristic destination, boasting a range of hotels and bed-and-breakfasts. The woods and fields around the hamlet are popular hiking areas.

Verland is quite isolated from the rest of Sylvania. It is closer to some settlements in the state of Kings than any Sylvanian hamlet. As a result, the hamlet has been influenced more by Kings than Sylvania in terms of economic activity. Verland operates a large harbour that is used by the ferry to Kings. A lot of marine trade routes to Kings and Seven start in Verland. It competes with Pool when it comes to maritime trading from and to the north of Lovia.

Verland is the only place in Lovia where the Dutch language is still thriving. Many people speak Dutch at home, and most road signs are bilingual. Dutch is an optional subject at the only primary school of Verland.

Geography
Verland is located on the northernmost cape of East Sylvania, near Kings. It is a short distance from Newcastle. The narrow sea strait between Kings and Sylvania can be crossed by ferry from Verland to Newcastle.

Verland is the most eastern settlement of Sylvania.

Demographics
Most inhabitants of Verland are of Dutch or American origin.

Language
' Verland is famous for its Dutch majority. Many people still have the Dutch language as mother tongue. Most people in Verland understand Dutch to some extent.