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
The city of Sheford was founded in 1092 by British settlers and by their ruler Wilhelm I on the trade road from Norway and Sweden to seaport in Port Andrews. First settlement was located on the place of current Old Town. Thank to the beneficial location Sheford became important commercial centre and in 1210 city has adopted Magdeburg rights as a only city in Scandinavia and joined the Hanseatic League in 1370.

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 kilometers 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.

Sister cities

 * 🇵🇱 Poland Wrocław
 * 🇩🇪 Germany Frankfurt
 * 🇳🇴 Norway Oslo
 * UK London
 * 🇺🇸 USA New York