Ever wondered about some of the names and places in the Ranger's Apprentice world? I have too. Here are some of the similarities I have found to the real world.
1) The Map. This one is the most obvious, but still should be mentioned. The map bears a strong resemblance to old drawings of Europe and Asia. When looking at it this way, the following matches can be made:
COUNTRIES:
Gallica and Spain
Iberion and Portugal
Toscano and Italy
Arrida and Northern Africa
Hibernia and Ireland
Skandia and Norway
Picta and Scotland
Celtica and Wales
Araluen and England
Aslava and Austria
Alpina and Germany
Teutland and Belgium
Nihon-Ja and Japan
Skorghil and Denmark
LANDMARKS:
Eastern Steppe and the steppes of the Ural Mountains in Russia
Narrow Sea and the English Channel
Stormwhite Sea and North Sea
Constant Sea and Bay of Biscay
Sea of Rostov and Adriatic Sea
Frozen Sea and the Arctic Ocean
Endless Ocean and Atlantic Ocean