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 the state, because of Port Andrews was destroyed during invasion of Normans in 1091. 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, 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 Hans Magnusson became archbishop of Sheford - thanks to his activities in Rome, Goverland became the kingdom. In XIII century has started Golden Age of the city. Development of seaports in Port Andrews and Hedestad was very beneficial for Govish capital, 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 and middle class. 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 moat of Old Town was modernized. In 1537 Govish capital was destroyed by Danish forces during the siege. In 1547 during another siege townsfolk has surrendered after 3 days and the city was taken peacefully.

After loss of independence of Goverland development of Sheford stopped. However city still was cultural centre of former Govish territories. In 1569 in the city broke out the Thursday Uprising. At night from Wednesday to Thursday city staff was killed and rebels took over control of the city. In January 1570 Danish forces started Siege of Sheford, three months later former Govish capital surrendered. 1th April leaders of spurt were hanged on Market Square. However in next years many citizens of Sheford participated in Thirty Years' War against Denmark-Norway, most of them resigned in 1643, when catholics allied themselves with Denmark-Norway. September 1670 in Port Andrews took place another uprising. Next month after siege rebels ceptured the city, after negotiations of leaders of First September Uprising and Danish king Sheford became capital city of Govish autonomy and city walls was demolished, what influenced for quick development of the Sheford in next years. On the west suburbs of the city was built industrial zone with many modern manufactures. After Second September Uprising and recovering the independence by Goverland as a capital of former Govish autonomy Sheford became capital city of reborned state. TO BE CONTINUED...

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.

Sister cities

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