Tawlkar (city)

Tawlkar
Nation:	Republic of Gerenia
Population:	442,000
Predominant language:	English, Gerenian
Main roads:	Constituyentes, Gorțan, Powla, Sîntke Martîn, Västeres
Major districts:	Kenses, Portes, Tariinemurnates, West City
Current mayor:	Edgard Solanas
Map versions:	14.8.8 - current

Tawlkar is a city in Gerenia in New Adarma, on the left bank of the Samarne river. Tawlkar is located in the Adarman Highlands. Tawlkar is the largest city in southern Gerenia, as is the centre of industry of the whole country.

Etymology

The name Tawlkar is a word in archaic Gerenian meaning 'Fourth Bridge'. The founders of the city chose the name of a Gerenian virtual city. Due to that, Tawlkar is sometimes referred to as Tawlkar Adarmes or Tawlkar Micrases in order to differentiate it from the above-mentioned.

History

The area around Tawlkar has been inhabited by several ethnic groups and nations until the arrival of the Gerenian people. Tawlkar was founded in 2012, and gained city status soon after. The city flourished due to large mineral (especially lead) deposits in the nearby mountains. Population growth depended on coal and lead mining and heavy industry. In mid-October, 2012, Tawlkar was declared capital city of New Adarma, a status previously held by Clementsgrad.

Geography

Tawlkar lies on the Tanizian Hills, as part of the Adarman Highlands, on the left bank of the Samarne river. The climate of the area is humid continental. The average temperature is 7ºC in January, and up to average 20ºC in July. Yearly rainfall averages at 794 mm.

Districts

Tawlkar is divided into four districts (seeruli):

• Central District (Seerulkenses)
• Murnat Hills (Seerul-Tariinemurnates)
• Port District (Seerulportes)
• West City

Culture

Notable attractions include:

• April 20th Square
• Independence Park (Fas Imdețunes)
• National Sovereignty Stadium (Istal Somgertätnetoles)
• Natural Sciences Museum of Tawlkar
• TVA (TV Adarma)

Economy

Tawlkar is a large lead and coal centre. It has several lead mines (Largrusa, Vidok, Žitörik, and Stariýes Lead Mine) organized into a single, state-owned union: the Gerenian State Mining Company, and a foundry of non-ferrous metals. Tawlkar has also the second largest port in Gerenia (behind Port Isherwood).