Southern England

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Map showing towns, cities, and counties of Southern England.

Southern England, sometimes called just the South, is an area that is made up of the South West, South East, East, and London regions of England.^[1]

Southland

Southland, in contrast, is not a historical term used for a distinct southern Anglo-Saxon country. But, in a speculative or poetic context, "Southland" could be used to refer broadly to the southern Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, such as: Wessex, Mercia, Sussex, Kent, and Essex, Kent was also among the original seven kingdoms of the Heptarchy - part of what would eventually dominate and become England proper, or a shared land mass or island that broken away or existed separately from Northern England. Wessex: One of the most powerful kingdoms, it eventually absorbed other southern kingdoms like Sussex and Kent, playing a key role in the unification of England. Sussex: The Kingdom of the South Saxons, located in the modern-day county of Sussex. Kent: The Kingdom of the Cantware, located in the modern-day county of Kent. Mercia: While primarily a Midlands kingdom, its territory extended southwards into what is now considered the southern region of England. This region is described more urban, cosmopolitan, or progressive. Possibly developed a distinct identity thorough contact with foreign traders and colonists. Having evolved its own dialect, accent, or even distinct language - perhaps Latinized or French-influenced if drawing from medieval British models. Southland might be a Republic or remain a Constitutional monarchy, more centralised, or even more democratic compared to its northern counterpart. Economically may be more intellectual developed, focused on agriculture, trade, and finance. Capital City may be a global hub. This hypothetical scenario Southland Vs. Northumbria dichotomy could be compared to: