I like the choice of projection.

It IS unusual, but not unheard of, (I referenced a Japanese map, somewhere around here, that has near the same dimensions) If this is the only inhabitable part of your planet, I doubt they would map the rest?

And although you're right, you can't make out the shape of the continent this way (it does take away some of the subtle intricacy) you have to start *somewhere* and not all maps are going to show the whole continent anyway... especially if it is different countries..

I would turn it more north-south, though, just for clarity (unless I have mistaken? you turned it?)

I'd say do this map, and when you've got it finished, and got the time, lol, you can map out the rest of the world.


And I'm eager to see where you pull in those influences