Tawlkar (city)
| Nation: | Republic of Gerenia |
| Population: | 442,000 |
| Predominant language: | English, Gerenian |
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| Main roads: | Constituyentes, Gorțan, Powla, Sîntke Martîn, Västeres |
| Major districts: | Kenses, Portes, Tariinemurnates, West City |
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| Current mayor: | Edgard Solanas |
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| 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 homonymous city.
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 (after Port Isherwood).
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