Îles Loisel

Îles Loisel is an island territory of New Holland. It was settled by Croisian settlers in the 19th century, this gives the islands a large Croisian heritage. The most widely spoken language is French. English is only used at national government buildings. Îles Loisel is a territory of the Commonwealth Realm of New Holland, this gives it limited autonomous powers, it has less self-control than the provinces, an issue which has come under intense debate. The territory's future as a part of New Holland or as an independent republic have been heavily debated. Public feeling in the islands is mixed on the issue, due to fears that the islands' economy would not survive without New Holland help.

History
The islands were largely uninhabited until the arrival of the Croisian settlers in 1815. The first settlement was established at Isabelle Bay, on the northern coast of the island, not far from present day Saint-Armentières. In 1823 a record flood destroyed the settlement and killed 23 people. The Croisian Government decided that they would send a Governor to the islands and administer a colony.

The Croisian Colony of Îles Loisel was established in 1824, the capital was the newly settled Saint-Armentières. The first governor was Julien Éboué, he served as governor until his death in 1847.

Economy
The Economy of Îles Loisel focuses on trade. Historically, Saint-Armentières has been a major trading port between Australia, the Pacific, and Asia.