Colonial History of New Duveland

Gold Rush
Gold was discovered in huge amounts in New Munster, Tasman and New Ulster resulting in huge economic and population growth. The cities of Tasbury, Leinster and Plymouth had the largest growths as money from the goldfields was poured into the capitals. Many smaller, regional towns close to the goldfields grew into the thousands due to the closer proximity to the fields. Many of the fields were full of shanty-towns, lasting for 15 years as people migrated from all over the world, especially Europe and Asia. Growth in the FND (French New Duveland) also accelerated with smaller gold fields being discovered in the territory. Tasbury became the richest city in the world for 2 years

Dominion of New Duveland
New Duveland was granted dominion status on 8th March 1890, resulting in the first Prime Minister being elected; Robert Stevens. The capital was chosen as Macquarie and a new territory was formed around the existing city.