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{{Infobox settlement|name=<center> Westerzee|etymology=[[Dutch language|Dutch]] ''westerse zee'', 'western sea', referring to the Susqualie Sea|image_flag=File:RTL Flag Westerzee.png|image_map=File:Locator Westerzee.png|mapsize=225px|type=[[Tussenland#Government_and_Politics|Province]]|seat_type=Capital|seat=Melenssel|established_date1=1861|established_title1=Elevated to province}}
'''Westerzee''' ([[Amerikaens]]: ''Westerzî''; [[Standard Chinese|Chinese]]: 威甦旨, ''Wēisūzĩ''; [[Corean language|Corean]]: 위소지, ''Wisodji'') is a province of the [[Tussenland|Federation of Tussenland]]. In addition to being the country's only Pacific territory, it is also the only majority non-white one, with [[Amerikaeners]] of Asiatic descent making up a plurality of the population. Along with a number of other provinces, it was admitted to the Federation in 1861 during the [[Tussenland Upheavals|Upheavals]]. It is notable for its unique multicultural compositions, its distinct legal system and civil code, and its position as the foremost hub for commercial transportation along the entire eastern Pacific shoreline, attributed to its deep-sea ports and globally renowned monetary institutions.
== Etymology ==
The name ''Westerzee'' was formalized in 1834 in the charter for the town of Oranjehaven. The first attestation of the name referring to the specific region comes from the annals of [[Jacobus Corneliszoon]]'s companion, Simon de Rascon, in 1797. Russian, Corean, Chinese, Cantonese, Hokkien, Spanish, and a multitude of other immigrant languages derive their name for the province from the Hollando–Amerikaener appelation.
''Nikomekel'', a term roughly meaning 'pathway' used by the Halkomelem people of southeastern Kolchak Island, was popularised as an indigenous name for the entire province in the aftermath of [[Westerzee Troubles|the Troubles]], when indigenous social movements flourished in and around the Gulf Islands. However, this name is not formally recognized by the State. It had only been acknowledged by former president [[Joop Woon|Jacobus Woon]] in 1966.
While in the Westerzee dialect of Amerikaens (''Westerzeesch'') and in [[English language|English]] spelled with a final ''-ee'', the [[Taelkomisie]] dictates the use of the letter ''-î'' in official and academic communications. In practice, dialectal spelling conventions predominate in many sectors of public life and is used by regional institutions.
== History ==
=== European exploration and settlement ===
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==== Dutch expeditions ====
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==== City of Melenssel and the Tussenland railroad ====
[[File:Tussenland_railroad_lowquality.jpg|thumb|Tussenland railroad pamphlet from 1895. [https://www.deviantart.com/wannabeecartographie/art/RTL-The-Tussenland-Railroad-English-Amerikaans-883133132 Full resolution map].]]
In 1836, the coastal settlement of Melenssel was founded. The construction of the Tussenland Railroad further contributed to the development of Westerzee, with Melenssel being the final destination of this ambitious infrastructure project. The completion of the railroad transformed Melenssel into a bustling trade city and premier port, which attracted even more immigrants to the region, including many Chinese and Corean laborers who contributed to the workforce during its construction. This influx of workers further cemented the influence of Asian culture within Westerzee, which continues to be evident in the present day.
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==== Administrative divisions ====
===== Districts =====
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* Spuckanie
* Susqualie
== See also ==
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