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'''Tawlkar''' is a city in [[Gerenia]] in [[ | '''Tawlkar''' is a city in [[Gerenia]] in [[Sibirel|Sibirel Region]], on the left bank of the [[Camoleo 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== | ==Etymology== | ||
The name ''Tawlkar'' is a word in archaic [[Gerenian language|Gerenian]] meaning 'Fourth Bridge'. The founders of the city chose the name of a | The name ''Tawlkar'' is a word in archaic [[Gerenian language|Gerenian]] meaning ''Fourth Bridge''. The founders of the city chose the name of a Meeredrian city. Due to that, Tawlkar is sometimes referred to as ''Tawlkar Adarmes'' or ''Tawlkar Mikrases'' in order to differentiate it from the above-mentioned. | ||
==History== | ==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. Due to that fact, Tawlkar is called the ''City of Lead''. Population growth depended on coal and lead mining and heavy industry. In mid-October, 2012, Tawlkar was declared capital city of | 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. Due to that fact, Tawlkar is called the ''City of Lead''. Population growth depended on coal and lead mining and heavy industry. In mid-October, 2012, Tawlkar was declared capital city of New Adarma (today Sibirel). | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Tawlkar lies on the Tanizian Hills, as part of the Adarman Highlands, on the left bank of the | Tawlkar lies on the Tanizian Hills, as part of the Adarman Highlands, on the left bank of the Camoleo River (known as ''Samarne'' in Gerenia). 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. | ||
===Zones=== | ===Zones=== | ||
Tawlkar is divided into four ''zones'' (''semlare''): | Tawlkar is divided into four ''zones'' (Gerenian: ''semlare''): | ||
* Central District (Semlarkenses) | * Central District (Semlarkenses) | ||
* Murnat Hills (Semlar Tarineemurnates) | * Murnat Hills (Semlar Tarineemurnates) | ||
* Port District (Semlar Portes) | * Port District (Semlar Portes) | ||
* West City | * West City (Semlar Rițes) | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
Notable attractions include: | Notable attractions include: | ||
Revision as of 00:18, 6 November 2015
Template:Gerenian city Tawlkar is a city in Gerenia in Sibirel Region, on the left bank of the Camoleo 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 Meeredrian city. Due to that, Tawlkar is sometimes referred to as Tawlkar Adarmes or Tawlkar Mikrases 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. Due to that fact, Tawlkar is called the City of Lead. Population growth depended on coal and lead mining and heavy industry. In mid-October, 2012, Tawlkar was declared capital city of New Adarma (today Sibirel).
Geography
Tawlkar lies on the Tanizian Hills, as part of the Adarman Highlands, on the left bank of the Camoleo River (known as Samarne in Gerenia). 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.
Zones
Tawlkar is divided into four zones (Gerenian: semlare):
- Central District (Semlarkenses)
- Murnat Hills (Semlar Tarineemurnates)
- Port District (Semlar Portes)
- West City (Semlar Rițes)
Culture
Notable attractions include:
- April 20th Square
- Independence Park (Imdețunția Fads)
- 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 Stariŷ 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 Elerat).
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