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...[area in] square li. The population is 2,027,560. It governs thirty-one small tribes sub-districts or administrative units. The people revere Catholicism Jiadelijiao: a phonetic rendering of Catholic, Orthodoxy Elijiao: likely referring to the Greek Orthodox Church, and Protestantism Boluoteshidunjiao: a phonetic rendering of Protestant. Its products include gold, iron, salt, and sheep's wool.
The Department of Dalmatia bordered on the east by Turkey original: Tuluqi, the Ottoman Empire, on the west by the sea, and on the south [by the sea]. It governs six small tribes. To the north of Turkey this likely means the northern border of this province lies Illyria. The customs of the people are strong and fierce. The land produces grain, honey, and sugar.
The Maritime Records original: Hai Lu; a famous 1820 geographical work based on the travels of the sailor Xie Qinggao states: The Double-Eagle State Austria, named for the double-headed eagle on the Habsburg coat of arms, also known as Yidalian likely a phonetic rendering of 'Italia' or 'Italy,' as Austria controlled significant Italian territories at this time, is located to the northwest of the port of Pogu likely referring to Portugal or a Mediterranean port. It and the Single-Eagle State Prussia are like brothers, providing mutual aid and relief in times of hardship. They also follow the Catholic religion, and their customs are generally the same as those of other Western nations. When foreign merchant ships arrive at Guangdong, those flying a white flag depicting a bird with two heads belong to this nation.