New Duveland in the late 20th century

Lapérouse Act
The French Oversea territory of Lapérouse joined the rest of New Duveland, becoming the 6th province on the 2nd of November 1949. The new province provoked some issued, such as what would happen to the French speaking community and the identity of the Lapérousians. The New Duvian Government settled this by making French, along with English to become New Duveland’s second national language. French was to be taught in all public schools and all public signs to be in both English and French in all provinces.

Late 20th century
The economy of New Duveland continued to explode, starting a huge building-boom across the country. Many large banks, mining and other companies established their provincial HQs in their capital cities.