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Adir
Bora
Coan
Deti
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Idanon
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Kireal
Larno
Medior
Neturima
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Pasurabi
Rudiakel
Safundo
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The area shown on this map is about 5.9 million square kilometers, which is roughly the same size as the USA minus Alaska or Europe without Russia
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Where the northern seas penetrate deep into the Martian landmasses we find
one of the most densely populated regions on the planet, as well as the biggest
city, Athena (four million inhabitants) Especially the lower areas below
the Tropic of Pisces are blessed with a pleasant mediterranean climate, although
the area is also notorious for it's sudden changes in temperature. In summer
winds from the Argyre region on the southern hemisphere (where it's winter
at that time) can bring cold weather and even snow storms quite far north,
so always take a wintercoat with you if you go surfing. In winter the reverse
effect can be responsable for a day on the beach in the middle of a chilly
period.
Some topographic names are a reminder that this was a region of special interest
for the early robotic explorers. In 1976 Viking 1 made the first succesfull
landing on Mars in Chryse Platinia (present day Viking Bay) and in 1997
Pathfinder touched down in Ares Valles. Nowadays both locations are under
water, but the space craft have been relocated to sites near New LA and Sagan.
In the north of East-Acidalia is another place that captured the imagination
of our ancestors: a rock formation that under certain light conditions resembles
a human face. Just like the nearby "pyramids" it's now an island, but still
a major tourist attraction.
The Lunea region is the main rice-producing area on the planet. The paddy
craters around Gandhigarh are definitely worth a visit. An event not to be
missed is the annual round-the-world-regatta, starting every
first of Idanon in Benbova.
The Darian Calendar created by Tom Gangale Month and weekday names, maps and page layout by Frans Blok