List of cities and towns in Stretta

Giroux

The capital city of Stretta, Giroux has two main sectors. The first is the old city, a Mediterranean influenced area, whose buildings are made of granite, marble and terra-cotta tiling. It's windy narrow roads betray a time before modern automobiles, and due to the close-packed nature of the buildings, expansion of transport is not possible, nor wanted by locals. A small area where traffic is regulated at entrances, it has become a mecca of tourism - the classic postcard location of Stretta. The second sector, popularly coined "new Giroux", is a city like most others. Skyscrapers form the economic centre of the capital and the country, grand hotels have sprung up in the face of increased tourism and the public transport system (mainly formed by the underground subway system) is one of the best in the world. A blend of new and old, Giroux is the heart of Stretta.

Landstown

A huge manufacturing centre is the lifeblood of Landstown, Stretta's second biggest city. A short trip outside of Giroux, it is best known for its industries, those of high-end audio manufacturers, engine and vehicle constructors, steel and iron works, breweries, and many more. Tourism is mainly formed from a wish of visitors to see the processes of such companies, and regular tours through factory facilities take place. The city itself, thanks to these industries, has become home to a heavily working-class demographic. While current business is booming, the remnants of former businesses still stand as a monument to the history or failure of others. One area will play home to international businesses shipping goods worldwide, while just around the corner, a row of derelict buildings tell the sad tale of something that could have been. An urban rejuvenation programme is planned by city government, including the building of new train-freight terminals and an international cargo airport, with the aim of boosting foreign investment in the city.

Gerfent

Gerfent is one of only two major cities that is completely landlocked (alongside Hollo, although Hollo has 2 rivers flowing through it), which goes some way to explaining why Gerfent has no real remarkable history, is not the seat of government power, doesn't draw huge amounts of tourism, has no real big manufacturing presence, nor does it hold any real military significance. Its lack of defined focus in any area has lead to Gerfent being dubbed "average city".

Hollo

One of the largest cities in Stretta, but not due to population size. A sprawling city with the lowest population per square mile of all of Stretta, the town is so large it is seen by national government as two governmental divisions - North Hollo and South Hollo. With their separate hockey teams, separate local bylaws and separate policing and education systems, the only thing connecting these two areas in the governments and sports fans minds are the fact that they are adjacent and share the Hollo name. Generally, the housing in Hollo is low-rise or detached residential, and the city has an overwhelming retired population. The local economy is dominated by service industries, powered by the white-collar workers that the city finds itself home to.

Crue City

Crue City was fiercely fought over during the civil war thanks to its naval base and air base, which are still present. It is the main operations centre for the navy and the majority of repair and construction of vessels takes place within the naval base. As such, it has a large military presence, and many of the families that live in the city are military families. A major inlet for foreign trade, the commercial port sees, on average, 3.8 million TEUs unloaded each year, and dock workers are proud to call Crue City Dock one of the most technologically advanced and safest docks in the world. It is these docks that are almost solely responsible for the economic regeneration of the city following the war.

Kingstown

Such named thanks to its heritage as the historical home of the king (when Stretta was a monarchy), Kingstown is a popular resort for tourists thanks to its rich history. The major palace, the Anchevin Palace, where all but 4 of the kings resided, was originally constructed in the 1580s by King Henry II, but saw many additions and changes enacted by each king, who wished to make their stamp on the city. The palace was named as the Anchevin Palace - from the family name of Henry II - following the abolition of the monarchy.

Other notable towns/cities

Julo, Pinkerton, Redbridge, Staunton, Westintown, Lueborough, Oso, Dredwich, Litona, Pesto, Haverbury, and Newhaven