Sheford

Sheford is the capital and greatest city in Republic of Goverland. City was founded in 1092 by first ruler of New Britain - Wilhelm I. Only in Sheford lives 26,4% of inhabitiants of Goverland.

City is located in northern part of Goverland near border with Norway. By the city flows the greatest river in state Gotava. Sheford is very important cultural and academic center. In city works inter alia University of Sheford, Technic University, Medical University and Academy of Fine Arts. Sheford is one of the most important financial centres in Scandinavia. In capital is established National Bussines Federation, Nord Index, GovInvest, Energy Goverland and other companies. Sheford is administrative centre too. In city works inter alia parliament, ministries and offices of President and Prime Minister. With Port Andrews and lesser cities and villages Sheford creates Central Metropolitan Area - the biggest urbanized area in Goverland.

History
Sheford was founded in 1092 by Wilhelm I - first ruler of Goverland as a new capital of Goverland, after invasion of Normans in 1091. Previous - Port Andrews - capital was destroyed by invaders. Sheford was situated very beneficial on the trade route from Norway and Sweden to seaport in Port Andrews and, indirectly, to other nations of Europe. Location of the city let for development of trade and craft. In 1093 was founded first Catholic church in the city, next year has started construction of Augustinian monastery, south of the city. In 1103 in Sheford was signed Act of Independence from England. In the same year to the city arrived rulers of Denmark and Sweden, which signed alliance between those three nations. In 1120 Sheford became archbishopric. In 1181 archbishop of Sheford became Hans Magnusson - thanks to his activities in Rome, Goverland became the kingdom. In XIII century has started Golden Age of Goverland including Sheford. Development of seaports in Port Andrews and Hedestad was very beneficial for the city, because first stop of merchants travelling from Europe to Scandinavia was located in Sheford. In 1360, after death of king Sven II Andrews, on the streets of the city took place fights between proponents and opponents of accession of Goverland to the Calmar Union. In those fights died almost 100 people, mostly deriving from nobility. In 1419 Sheford has joined Hanseatic League. It was the another factor, which influenced for quick economic development of the city. In 1450 was founded Sheforder New Town, located north of Old Town. At the same time city walls and moad of Old Town was modernized. In 1509 rich citizens of Sheford supported the king in war of Faroe Islands.

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Geography
Sheford is located in northern part of country, on the plain between two mountain ranges - Lindon Mountains and Duin Mountains in Gotava Valley, approximately 16 kilometres on the south from border with Norway. Only on the south city borders with a lowland, on the west, east and north Sheford borders with moutains. City centre is situated 16 meters above sea level. Gotava is the only river in city. It flows by central part of city by eight districts.

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