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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-outline-level: 1"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>To help you begin to consider where you would like to travel to next.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-outline-level: 1"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Some potential trade opportunities in the world of GTC follow:</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>The Academics of the flying <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">island</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Laputa</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> rules over the nation of Balnibarbi. Though increasingly destitute Balnibarbi remains a trading partner of Luggnagg, the gateway to an unexplored continent, and is open to trade. Given the potential of trade through Balnibarbi good trade relations should be vigorously pursued.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT size=2><FONT face="Times New Roman">The rival sibling empire to Lilliput. After trade is established with the lesser-world of the <I>quinbus flestrin </I><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic">the very fine wine Flunec is a potential luxury export from this great empire.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-outline-level: 1"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Brobdingrag</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>The colossal scale of the Brobdingragians and their works means that a single coin of that realm is worth a fortune in <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place> and valuable goods can be had in great quantity. Inversely, European made items seem very intricately made to the giants. As well as the profit to be made through the differences in scale the fine clockwork of this nation would also be valuable in <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-outline-level: 1"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Glubbdubdrib</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>The principal item of interest here is the knowledge of the ancients. The necromancers of this island have access to all the great minds of history.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-outline-level: 1"><st1:place w:st="on"><FONT size=2><FONT face="Times New Roman"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><SPAN lang=EN-GB>Houyhnhnm</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN lang=EN-GB> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Land</st1:PlaceType></SPAN></FONT></FONT></st1:place></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>While the fertile lands of this country are a tempting target for colonisation by European powers Lemuel Gulliver has pointed out the folly of attempting an invasion. Lemuel Gulliver’s scheme for introducing Houyhnhnm tutors to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">England</st1:country-region></st1:place> is also unlikely to meet with much enthusiasm. While the powers of <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place> might desire Houyhnhnm as cavalry horses inducing these noble people to serve in that capacity would be near impossible.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=2><FONT face="Times New Roman"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><SPAN lang=EN-GB>Houyhnhnm</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN lang=EN-GB> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Land</st1:PlaceType></SPAN></st1:place><SPAN lang=EN-GB> is technologically primitive but has some resources that could be investigated as potential trade goods. They produce excellent herbal treatments for cut and bruises which may improve on the practices of European physicians. The Yahoos of the island covert a kind of shiny stone. Lemuel does not expand on the nature of these stones, perhaps deliberately. They may be gemstones of great worth. A root used by the Yahoos as a purge may have medicinal value and another produces an intoxicating juice that will find a market in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">England</st1:country-region></st1:place>. A native animal, the nnuhnoh, has a pelt of fine down that could not fail to bring luxury prices from the fashionable in <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>. Since these beasts are rabbit sized it may be possible to procure a breeding pair and avoid further adventure with the natives of this land.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Lilliput would not be a source of bulk good, even provisioning a single European was a drain on the Empire and required considerable logistics. Similarly, the island could not support an English colony. However because of scale differences Lilliputian goods, such as cloth, seem very finely made to Europeans.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>It may be possible to manipulate the fashions of <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place> to create markets for the following prestige goods: exceedingly short soft grass, medicinal ointments, glimigrim fine wine, fine fabrics, small but delicious livestock, Lilliputian geese might find favour with those who enjoy spatchcock.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-outline-level: 1"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Luggnagg</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>A close ally of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Japan</st1:country-region></st1:place> where they maintain an ambassador. Luggnagg also trades with Balnibarbi. Luggnagg would be an ideal Therefore Luggnagg may be the key to opening up trade in the region of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Japan</st1:country-region></st1:place>. The currency of Luggnagg includes large gold coins providing a convenient means of trade with this nation. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Luggnagg is also a source of red diamonds. Lemuel sold one of these in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">London</st1:place></st1:City> for ₤1100. However, natives of this land fully appreciate the worth of these gems.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Unknown Lands</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Large areas of the <st1:country-region w:st="on">Americas</st1:country-region>, the continent on which Balnibarbi is located and the lands between New Holland and Van Deimans Land, <st1:place w:st="on">Africa</st1:place>, the Artcic and the Antarctic remain unexplored by Europeans. Who knows what opportunities await discovery. However, exploration is a risky business if one seek profitable trade.</FONT></SPAN></P></DIV>
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