Map Contest/Archive 15

Map Contest 15 (Open): Across the Pond
Challenge: Create a map of the world where a large country is split into two or more parts, across a large body of water (preferably an ocean). This does not mean a colonial empire, or something like the British Commonwealth, but an actual, unified country. Be sure to include a back-story and a map .

Time Frame: Two weeks, February 14 - February 28