Zauberfloete's map depicted Kenya in a world both similar and strange. A world where the Cold War continues on, both on Earth and in space. A world plagued by Islamic extremism, but not like our world. Somali Islamists invaded Kenya in hopes of winning their independence as an extremist Islamic state, but Kenya was saved by NATO intervention, and the Kenyan President - one Barack Hussein Obama - is negotiating for the deployment of NATO ground troops at the time of the map.
This map is excellently made - if a little big - consisting of a satellite map with information laid over the top, making it look detailed whilst remaining uncluttered. The presentation was great too, especially Zauberfloete's description of a world so similar and yet so different from our own. These factors along with this entry's popularity make it worthy of an Honourable Mention.
TheseusDeuteros' map showed a world where Denmark and Germany, two powerful rival states, had fought continuously over the border province of Schleswig. TheseusDeuteros is light on the explanation, but I think we can gather that the continued conflict - conflict fought not for the people of Schleswig, but for the superiority of Denmark or Germany - alienated the people of the region, leading to the formation of a Schleswig state and its later recognition.
This entry is great, using textures and fonts to make it look aged and archaic, with colours and text chosen to enhance the effect. That, alongside the great detail, made this an excellent entry worthy of an Honourable Mention.