Phorktown
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Phorktown | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 福克敦 |
| • Spanish | Phorktown |
 The Central Square | |
 Flag | |
| Nickname: PT | |
| Motto(s): Born in freedom, live in freedom, die in freedom | |
| Country | Philimania |
| Province | New Cardiff |
| Districts | List |
| Establishment | 23 May 1632 |
| City status | 5 March 1680 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Phorktown City Council |
| • Mayor | William Grey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,222 km2 (472 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 553 km2 (214 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 1,765,200 |
| • Density | 1,444/km2 (3,740/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 785,324 |
| • Metro | 979,876 |
| • Metro density | 1,772/km2 (4,590/sq mi) |
| • Demonym | Phorker |
| City Index | |
| • HDI (2019) |  0.927 (very high) |
| • GDP (2020) | P$ 342,635 billion |
| • Per capita (2020) | P$ 14,379 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (GMT-6) |
| Postal code | 800 to 40000 |
| Area code(s) | 45, 46 |
| Vehicle registration | T (except taxis) NC (for taxis only) |
| Rapid Transit |  |
| Official language(s) | English Spanish (de facto) |
| Website | www.pt.gov |
Phorktown City, often called simply Phorktown, is the second populous city in the Philimania. With an estimated 2019 population of 1,765,200 distributed over about 1,222 km2 (472 sq mi). The city is located at the Northeastern tip of the province of New Cardiff.
Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, Phorktown is composed of six districts. The five districts—Wellam, Brake, East Phorktown, Admira, Flinthead, and Beadrun—were created in 1680, after city status was granted to the city. As many as 600 languages are spoken in Phorktown, making it one of the most linguistically diverse city in the world. Phorktown is home to roughly 1 million residents born outside Philimania. As of 2019, Phorktown is estimated to produce a GDP of P$342,635 billion.
Phorktown traces its origins to a trading post founded by a buisnessman named Jacob Phork in 1632. In Phorktown saw one of the longest battle in human history known as the Battle of Phorktown Hill which led to the surrender of Philimania to Long Kingdom and Spain. In the 21st century, Phorktown has emerged as a global node of cultural diversity.