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'''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.
'''Tawlkar''' (pronunciation [tʊl'kar]) is a city in [[Gerenia]] in [[Adarma|Adarma Province]], 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 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.
The name ''Tawlkar'' is a word in Proto-[[Gerenian language|Gerenian]] meaning ''Fourth Bridge''. The founders of the city chose the name of a [[Meeredres|Meeredrean]] city.
 
==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. 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]].
The area around Tawlkar has been inhabited by several ethnic groups and nations until the [[Gerenian settlement|arrival]] of the [[Gerenians|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 ''Lead City''. Population growth depended on coal and lead mining and heavy industry. In mid-October, 2012, Tawlkar was declared capital city of [[Sibirel|New Adarma Region]] (now defunct).
 
==Geography==
==Geography==
Tawlkar lies on the Tanizian Hills, as part of the Adarman Highlands, on the left bank of the [[Camoleo|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.
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.
===Districts===
 
Tawlkar is divided into four districts (''seeruli''):
===Zones===
* Central District (Seerulkenses)
Tawlkar is divided into four ''zones'' (Gerenian: ''semlare''):
* Murnat Hills (Seerul-Tariinemurnates)
* Central District (Semlarkenses)
* Port District (Seerulportes)
* Murnat Hills (Semlar Tarineemurnates)
* West City
* Port District (Semlar Portes)
* West City (Semlar Västeres)
 
==Culture==
==Culture==
Notable attractions include:
Notable attractions include:
* April 20th Square
* April 20th Square
* Independence Park (Fas Imdețunes)
* Independence Park (Imdețunția Fads)
* [[Somgertätnetoles|National Sovereignty Stadium]] (Istal Somgertätnetoles)
* [[Heroes of Apollonia Stadium]]
* Natural Sciences Museum of Tawlkar
* Natural Sciences Museum of Tawlkar
* TVA (TV Adarma)
* TVA (TV Adarma)
==Economy==
==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]]).
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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Latest revision as of 21:55, 15 May 2020

Tawlkar
  City of Gerenia  
Nickname(s): Lead City
Location within Mainland Gerenia
Nation Gerenia Gerenia
Province Adarma Adarma
District Tawlkar
Founded 2012
Population (2018)
 • Total 563,597
 • Rank 3rd
Demonym Tawlkarian

Tawlkar (pronunciation [tʊl'kar]) is a city in Gerenia in Adarma Province, 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 Proto-Gerenian meaning Fourth Bridge. The founders of the city chose the name of a Meeredrean 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. Due to that fact, Tawlkar is called the Lead City. Population growth depended on coal and lead mining and heavy industry. In mid-October, 2012, Tawlkar was declared capital city of New Adarma Region (now defunct).

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 Västeres)

Culture

Notable attractions include:

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).