Terranova

From Turtledove

Terranova is a continent in the western hemisphere. It is for all intents and purposes two large land masses connected by a narrow isthmus just north of the equator. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Antarctic Ocean to the south, by the Hesperian Gulf to the northeast, and by Atlantic Ocean to the southeast. The Hesperian Gulf separates northern Terranova from Atlantis. In between the northern and southern halves is the Bay of Mexico, which contains several volcanic islands.

Humans had settled in Terranova for centuries. These copperskinned natives had a variety of cultures. In the southern half the people were rich with gold. After Atlantis was discovered by Europeans, the Basques of Gernika sailed farther west and perchance landed in southern Terranova.

Terranova's flora and fauna was much more like that of Europe's. This was especially true in the north. This stood in marked contrast to Atlantis, which had no human inhabitants, no viviporous quadripeds save bats, and contained animals not quite like anything Europeans had ever seen.

Terranova's natural mineral resources, familiar flora and fauna and ready supply of human slave labor made it a popular destination for mercantilists. Soon, Spain, England, France and Holland had established settlements all along the east coast of Terranova.